Finance
US Stock Market Holidays 2026 — NYSE, Nasdaq, Bond Market
The NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on 9 days in 2026 — the same set both exchanges share. Several days feature 1:00 PM early closes around major holidays.
2026 NYSE & Nasdaq full closures
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Jan 19, 2026 | Monday |
| Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) | Feb 16, 2026 | Monday |
| Good Friday | Apr 3, 2026 | Friday |
| Memorial Day | May 25, 2026 | Monday |
| Juneteenth | Jun 19, 2026 | Friday |
| Independence Day | Jul 3, 2026 (Jul 4 falls Saturday) | Friday (observed) |
| Labor Day | Sep 7, 2026 | Monday |
| Thanksgiving Day | Nov 26, 2026 | Thursday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2026 | Friday |
2026 NYSE & Nasdaq early closes (1:00 PM ET)
- Day before Independence Day (no early close in 2026 — Jul 3 is the full closure)
- Black Friday (day after Thanksgiving): Nov 27, 2026 — early close 1:00 PM ET
- Christmas Eve: Dec 24, 2026 — early close 1:00 PM ET
Bond market (SIFMA) holidays
The US bond market follows the SIFMA holiday calendar, which mostly mirrors NYSE but adds Columbus Day (Oct 12, 2026) and Veterans Day (Nov 11, 2026) as full closures. The bond market also has more early closes — typically 2:00 PM ET before NYSE early-close days.
Foreign markets to know
- London (LSE): closed Apr 3 (Good Friday), Apr 6 (Easter Monday), and several UK bank holidays.
- Hong Kong (HKEX): closed for Lunar New Year (Feb 17–19, 2026) and Buddha's Birthday (May 24, 2026).
- Tokyo (TSE): closed for Golden Week (early May) and year-end (Dec 31 – Jan 3).
Frequently asked questions
Is the stock market open on Good Friday?
No — NYSE and Nasdaq are closed on Good Friday (April 3, 2026). The bond market is closed as well. This is one of the few times stocks and bonds both close but the underlying economy doesn't.
What time does the stock market close on Black Friday?
1:00 PM Eastern Time. The shortened session is officially listed by NYSE.
Why is there no Columbus Day on the NYSE calendar?
NYSE and Nasdaq have stayed open on Columbus Day since the 1960s. The bond market still observes it.